Christmas(1993) | The Nightmare Before

While often attributed solely to Tim Burton, the film was a collaborative triumph. Burton wrote a in 1982 while working as an animator at Disney, inspired by the sight of holiday merchandise being swapped in a storefront. Director Henry Selick brought the tactile, gothic aesthetic to life, while composer Danny Elfman provided the film’s heartbeat through its iconic score. The Plot: A Tale of Two Holidays

The film was a massive undertaking, requiring over 100 people and three years to complete. The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)

Initially released under Disney’s Touchstone Pictures banner because the studio feared it was "too dark" for kids, the movie became a sleeper hit. Today, it is a and a rare example of a "trans-holiday" film, traditionally celebrated from October 1st through the end of December. While often attributed solely to Tim Burton, the

To give Jack Skellington a full range of emotions, animators created over 400 unique heads . The Plot: A Tale of Two Holidays The